GEF Small Grants Programme India- Operational Phase 7

GEF Small Grants Programme in India - Operational Phase 7

Donor Name: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Category: Grant

Important Dates:

• Post Date: July 23, 2024
• Deadline Date: August 10, 2024

Objective:

• Develop knowledge management and communications strategies to facilitate networking and knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
• Strengthen civil society capacity to influence policy development through participation in events and initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with the Government of India's Mission - Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan.

Thematic Areas:

1. Biodiversity Conservation
   • Agrobiodiversity conservation, protection of endemic species, conservation of biodiversity resources.
2. Climate Change
   • Mitigation of GHG emissions, promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy initiatives.
3. Land Degradation
   • Integrated land resource management, restoration of degraded lands, sustainable use of ecosystems.

Scope of Work:

• Develop knowledge management and communications strategy.
• Curate and organize SGP Learning Forum workshops.
• Train community-based organizations (CBOs) on information collection and documentation.
• Maintain e-Learning platform and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders.
• Develop flagship publication and multimedia content (videos, graphics, case studies).
• Disseminate knowledge products through various channels and platforms.
• Facilitate learning exchanges through south-south cooperation.
• Other tasks as assigned by the National Coordinator.

Funding Information:

• Maximum grant amount: USD 75,000 for all three landscapes.
• Detailed budgetary estimate required.

Duration: September 2024 - December 2026

Location and Target Beneficiaries:

• Targeted landscapes: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Meghalaya.
• Collaboration with local government partners, NGOs/CBOs/CSOs, and Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to Non-governmental Organizations, Academic and Research Organizations.
• Must be registered as society or trust and on the DARPAN portal of NITI Aayog.
• At least 5 years of experience in knowledge management and capacity building.
• Presence in the project landscapes identified under SGP OP7.
• Financial stability with an average turnover of not less than INR 1 crore in the last three financial years.
• Availability of key professionals with relevant expertise.

Competencies Required:

• Capacity for fostering community knowledge management.
• Experience in communication, outreach, and working with community-led initiatives.
• Ability to develop a community 'share and learn' platform.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in crafting policy and communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

For more information and application details, visit UNDP SGP India.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the GEF Small Grants Programme in India under its 7th Operational Phase, detailing objectives, thematic areas, eligibility, and requirements for interested organizations.

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